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Mr. Trudgeon reviewed the County's recommendation and the City's response. He noted that it was an excellent point that they should be looking at what improvements should be made to accommodate the additional traffic. Councilmember Elvig noted that he received a letter from Mrs. Asmussen, 15029 Helium Street NW, in regards to traffic concerns. Mr. Elvig inquired if the width and sidewalks will continue into the existing developments. Mr. Trudgeon explained that there has not been any discussion about bringing sidewalks into the Pondvale Estates development, but that is something they could look at. Mayor Game replied that continuing the sidewalks would be logical. Mr. Linton explained that Brandseth development has sewer and water, but the Pondvale development does not. If sidewalks were constructed most of it would have to be torn up if City sewer and water is ever installed. Mayor Gamec replied that it still makes sense to at least look into the feasibility of it. Councilmember Elvig suggested scheduling a meeting with the residents of the Pondvale development. Councilmember Strommen expressed concem with increasing traffic along C.R. #5. She questioned if there was any way the City could negotiate with the County to paint C.R. #5 for not passing in this area. Mayor Gamec noted that it should be striped for no passing all the way to Alpine Drive. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #06- 02-064 granting final plat and final site plan approval to Meadow, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated February 22, 2006, reaching a land swap agreement, and entering into a development agreement with the City. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated that he would like to take some action on the lower end of Helium. Mayor Gamec questioned if it was correct that there will only be one access onto Nowthen Boulevard. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that there will also be an access through the subdivision, but it won't be as direct of a route. Mayor Gamec stated that for all sense and purposes there will only be one emergency access for the existing police and fire building. Councilmember Jeffrey replied that it was his understanding there was going to be two access points for the police and tire. Civil Engineer Linton replied that there will be two access points. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that the majority of the traffic goes to CR 5. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that if they only have one direct access for the fire and police then they should be blocking the access from the other surrounding developments temporarily. Councilmember Cook stated that the motion he made was with the idea of there being two access points for police and fire. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he has a real concern with going from two access points to a congested one. Mr. City Council / February 28, 2006 Page 9 of 18